Topic: social media policy
Social media policies often impose restrictions that can stifle free expression and lead to censorship. These policies are used by institutions and organizations to control the speech of individuals, resulting in firings and disciplinary actions for expressing personal opinions online. The implications for free speech and individual liberty are significant, as such policies can create a chilling effect on open dialogue and dissent.
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Theologian is fired from Bible college over tweet saying homosexuality is “invading” the church
Dr. Aaron Edwards is trying to appeal.
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Kansas City Art Institute doubles down on anti-free speech social media stance
Policing speech on students’ personal social media accounts.
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Former Delta Airlines attendant sues after being fired for anti-Trump meme
People being fired for social media posts is increasingly common.
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UK police force bans officers from social media
A overreach and suppression of speech.
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Kentucky cop disciplined after sharing memes mocking prominent Democrats
Cops are increasingly having their free speech eroded.
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Connecticut cop suspended for anti-Black Lives Matter Facebook post
Rivera said BLM was a “terrorist organization.”
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Baltimore teacher fired when anti-Trump Facebook post went viral
Teachers are increasingly being targeted for social media posts. But the school is private and not bound by the First…
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Simi Valley City Council to introduce wide-reaching social media code of conduct after councilman’s joke
First Amendment protections mean that the policy can only be voluntary.
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Connecticut cop investigated over Facebook memes
Another example of a cop who risks losing their job after posting memes.